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In fact, we have an additional member, to whom agenda item 1 relates. Claire Baker MSP is the newly appointed Labour Party substitute on the committee and is attending in place of Bill Butler MSP for items relating to the Damages (Scotland) Bill.
We understand that it is part and parcel of an MSP’s job to take representations from the public, but if the same issues come up constantly and the bus companies repeatedly fail to deal with them, they should be referred to us so that we can take them up on behalf of MSPs’ constituents.
One MSP suggested that we target those commentaries on a more regional basis, and we will try to follow up that suggestion so that each MSP gets a clearer focus on what is happening in their area in local government, health and so on.
If any member does not want to move their amendment when I call it, they should say, “Not moved.” Please remember that any other MSP may move such an amendment. If no one moves the amendment, I will immediately call the next amendment on the marshalled list.Only MSPs are allowed to participate in debates on amendment...
I offer him an apology: two years ago, I was not here, as I was not yet an MSP, but I watched his marvellous debate on eating disorders, much like many other people will be watching today online or on TV.Dennis talked about a journey.